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Meter Front Panel Description 

 

 

1. Display 
2. 

C/F Selector Key 

3. 

Low/High Resolution Key 

4. 

Max Hold Key 

5. Hold/Backlight 

Key 

6. Function 

Switch 

7. 

Course Adjustment Knob 

8. 

Fine Adjustment Knob 

Features 

Selecting the Temperature Scale 

Readings can be displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit by pressing the ºC/ºF key. The ºC or 
ºF annunciator will illuminate on the display depending on which scale you have selected. 

Adjustable Resolution 

The resolution of the meter can be switched from 0.1º (up to 199.9) to 1º by pressing the 
0.1º/1º key.  

Max Hold 

Max hold will freeze the highest recorded reading on the display. When the 

MAX 

key is 

pressed the 

MAX

 icon will appear in the upper portion of the display. The display will 

update every time there is a new maximum reading. Pressing MAX again will disengage 
Max hold. 

Backlit display 

Press the 

Hold

 key for 2 seconds to toggle the Backlight ON and OFF. The backlight will 

stay on until you press the 

Hold

 key for 2 seconds again, or turn the meter off. 

Data Hold 

The hold function freezes the displayed reading for later viewing. Press the 

HOLD

 key 

momentarily to activate the Data Hold feature. Press again to exit the Hold mode. 

Operation 

WARNING

: To avoid electrical shock, do not use this instrument when voltages at the 

measurement surface exceed 24VAC or DC. 

Temperature Measurement 

1. 

Plug a thermocouple into the T1 or T2 input jack. 

2. 

Turn the function switch to the T1 or T2 position depending upon where the 
thermocouple is physically connected per step 1 above. 

3. 

Touch the temperature probe to the surface, liquid or gas being measured and 
observe the reading on the display. 

NOTE:

 Both T1 and T2 inputs can be used simultaneously, but only one reading can be 

displayed at a time. Always move the rotary function switch to the OFF position 
when the meter is not in use. 

Summary of Contents for 42311

Page 1: ...Calibrator Thermometer Models 42311 Type J 42312 Type K Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Extech model 42311 or 42312 Digital Thermometer and Calibrator Properly used this meter will provide many years of reliable service ...

Page 2: ...nt of the product The warranty set forth above is inclusive and no other warranty whether written or oral is expressed or implied Safety Precautions 1 Make sure any covers or battery doors are properly closed and secured 2 Remove the battery from the meter if the meter is to be stored for long periods 3 Touching the thermocouple to a device which is powered electrically can cause damage to the met...

Page 3: ...ax hold Backlit display Press the Hold key for 2 seconds to toggle the Backlight ON and OFF The backlight will stay on until you press the Hold key for 2 seconds again or turn the meter off Data Hold The hold function freezes the displayed reading for later viewing Press the HOLD key momentarily to activate the Data Hold feature Press again to exit the Hold mode Operation WARNING To avoid electric...

Page 4: ...g to the temperature display which can be routed to a panel meter recorder datalogger controller another calibrator etc 3 Adjust the Coarse knob to dial in even closer to the desired output temperature 4 Finally adjust the Fine knob for the exact temperature output Maintenance Cleaning and Storage Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent do not use abrasives or solvents If t...

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